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R15 FOY

2008 Audi S5

White Diesel 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,008 mi
Last recorded135,008 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 FOY
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 135,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 133,773 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 132,069 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 132,069 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 127,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 123,578 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 123,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 114,489 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 110,634 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 106,870 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 101,974 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 97,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Audi S5?

Based on 26,583 MOT tests across 2,076 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,076
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 230
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 112
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R15 FOY is a 2008 Audi S5 in White with a 4,163cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 72,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R15 FOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Audi S5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R15 FOY registered?

R15 FOY is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 12 July 2008.

Is R15 FOY safe to buy?

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